San Francisco Attractions
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel. (415) 379-8000
info@calacademy.org
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Originally clustered around the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park (in multiple buildings) and intending to return there in September 2009 after a complete rebuild, this duo of outstanding museums is poorly represented in its temporary home near Moscone West and the Yerba Buena Gardens and Center for the Arts. You'll find a small selection of Steinhart Aquarium's sealife here, including seahorses, turtles, snakes, and poison dart frogs as well as a two-story 20,000...
California Academy of Sciences
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Price Range: Admission $24.95 adults; $19.95 seniors 65 and over, students with ID, and youth 12-17; $14.95 children 7-11; free for children under 6. Free on 3rd Wed of the month
Transportation: Bus: 14, 15, 30, or 45. Streetcar: J, K, L, or M to Montgomery. BART: Powell St
Open Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm, 11am-5pm
Closed: Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
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A great day, but watch the food!
Posted by Bastastic from San Jose, CA on January 16, 2009
I had an incredible time at the academy of sciences! plenty to see, so expect to be there for a few hours at least! make sure you get a ticket to the free planetarium show immediately upon arriving! it gets full pretty fast. warning*** do not eat at the cafe! i recommend bringing a lunch or eating prior to your trip. the food was so bad, that i actually asked for my money back. i ordered the lamb meatballs and the "chicken bun" and think i was served bad meat... i felt sick the rest of the day, but they definately were very nice about giving me a refund. dont let that discourage you from going! it an amazing place that should be seen!
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